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New Zealand Certificate in Welding - Level 3

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New Zealand Certificate in Welding - Level 3
Domestic tuition $0 per year
NZQF Level 3

About the course

This is a 20 week full-time programme is aimed at individuals who are interested in a career in welding and wish to enter the industry as professional welders.

Classes are 4 hours per day, 5 days per week. We have 3 intakes per day - AM, PM and Evening.

The Level 3 course offers entry level learners the opportunity to learn all the various aspects and applications of welding theory and practice as well as health and safety.

What the programme will cover

  • Health and Safety, Safe use of tools and equipment.
  • Standard workshop practices, processes and terminology.
  • Welding skills including GMAW (Mig) GTAW (Tig) MMAW (Arc) FCAW (Flux cored).
  • Thermal cutting including Oxy-Fuel and Plasma.
  • Welding Carbon Steel, Aluminium and Stainless Steel
  • Use and understand WPS / PQR
  • Able to read and interpret engineering drawings.
  • Life skills including communication skills, teamwork, Career planning and time management.

Entry requirements

Admission information

Application Criteria
  • Domestic Students
    • Domestic students must have NCEA Level 1 or 2 
    • Domestic students must be 16 years or over
    • No previous welding experience needed - we teach you everything you need to know.
    • Applicants should have sufficient physical stamina to be able to weld for several hours per day.
    • Applicants must be able to perform the mechanical tasks required to complete the course unit standards.
  • International Students
    • Applicants must be 18 years or over.
    • Must have an overall IELTS English test score of 5.5 band with no individual score lower than 5.0.
    • Correct visa to study in New Zealand.
    • Proven competency in maths.


Course Fees:

  • Domestic Students
    • Fees Free available for this course
    • StudyLink Funding available
    • Self funding
      Level 3 - $4334.64
      Level 4 - $4892.98


  • International Students

    • NZ$12,500  for all International Students

Your fees include all course costs and one set of work gear which includes: Welding Helmet, Safety Glasses, Steel cap boots, Overalls, Ear Plugs, Gloves, Dust Mask

About the provider

About Us

The Welding Academy has been providing dedicated Welding training to the welding and wider engineering industry for more than 20 years.

Our Mission

Our mission at the Welding Academy is to ensure quality education and training in a caring and safe environment to prepare students for employment in a variety of occupations within the welding and engineering industries.

The Welding Academy is committed to graduating socially and ethically responsible students that are capable of pursuing industrial careers as well as further academic studies.

Graduates

98% of our graduates find work in the welding industry, you will find our students throughout New Zealand and the rest of the world. We have close links with the industry who often require new welders.

Qualification Pathways

With further Work Experience and/or qualifications:

  • Workshop Supervisor
  • Welding Inspector
  • Welding Supervisor
  • Welding engineer
  • Manufacturing engineer
  • Mechanical Engineer
  • Engineering Contractor

Our History

The Welding Academy was established in Christchurch in December 1998 and was registered with NZQA on 1 May 1999. We became an NZQA Category 1 training provider in 2018.

Expansion plans in 2019 resulted in us moving from our previous site on Shakespeare Road to our current site on Lismore Street, Waltham.

In 2021 The Welding Academy became part of the CC Group and with a significant investment, which is ongoing, The Welding Academy continues to grow to meet the demands for welding training in New Zealand.


Career Opportunities

Welding is used in:

  • Automotive: Towbars, Trailers and Truck Chassis.
  • Agricultural Equipment: Farm Equipment, Irrigation Systems, Repairs and Maintenance.
  • Construction: Structural Steelwork, Earthquake Strengthening and Ground Stabilisation.
  • Oil and Gas Industry: Tube and Pipework.
  • Food and Beverage: Stainless Tube, Tanks, Vats.
  • Aviation Industry: Aluminium Repair and Fabrication.
  • Marine: Underwater Welding, Boat Building and Repairs.
  • Manufacturing in general.